Verified List of Banks in Vanuatu (2026 Update)

Our records for Vanuatu currently show 12 verified banking institutions, primarily based in and around Port Vila. This listing was last cross-checked against primary sources during the 2026 audit cycle.

Vanuatu reports a public debt-to-GDP ratio of approximately 30.4%, against an unemployment rate of 4.50%. Vanuatu holds 0.70 tonnes of gold reserves, a hard-asset buffer factored into its broader financial resilience profile.

Direct SWIFT connectivity among Vanuatu's 12 listed banks stands at 91.7%, corresponding to a 'Fragile' classification meaning a meaningful share of institutions rely on correspondent banking relationships for cross-border settlement.